April 25: The Chosun Ilboreported that Yoo confessed to having acted as a supplier of prostitutes. March 18:The Burning Sun case reached a new level of national urgency when South Korean President Moon Jae-in ordered a thorough probe of three cases focused on Burning Sun, late actress Jang Jayeon and former Vice Minister of Ministry of Justice Kim Hak Eui. He stated, however, that he had never taken hidden camera videos himself or shared them. Inlate March,Seungriconfessed to reporting a club that he set up withYuri HoldingsCEO Yoo In Sukas a typical restaurant and that he knew that it was illegal when he committed the act. Affiliates also revealed, however, that Seungri participated in the management of the club even though he was not the actual owner of the business. In response to these rumors, Zico asserted that the golden phone he referred to had nothing to do with this case. According to various reports for Thai media agencies, the identity of a VIP customer of club Burning Sun has been revealed to be a man named Chavanos Rattakul, CEO of Origin Food and the director of St. Andrew's International School. SBSs 8 OClock News also reported that police corruption let Jung Joon-young off the hook for his illegal filming charges in 2016. The alleged victim bolstered her claims with an audio file and alleged photos of the incident from the group chat. He received a fine of 2.5 million won and a suspended license, but he was not charged with bribing a police officer at the time. March 4: The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency said they hadnt received records of the Burning Sun group chat from the SBS funE reporter. When Seungri discussedthe chat log Police Chief, Police Superintendent Yoon, he said,I dont know him well. I responded, Why do you keep cursing at me? Two police officers were questioned in regards to allegations that a 2015 investigation into Hwangs drug usage was dropped without her ever being called for questioning. Kim, later named Kim Sang-kyo by the Korea Herald, was attacked at Burning Sun, a club where Seungri was on staff as the publicity director. When Kim Sang Kyo was finally allowed a transfer to another police station, he hurled an insult at the Yeoksam Station policemen, for causing him so much pain. Jung Joon Youngs chatrooms were reportedly split into two sectors: Seungri-Fam and Joon Young-Fam. On January 28, MBCs News Desk revealed CCTV footageof Kim Sang Kyos attack. Ji was employed by YG Entertainment. Rumors arose about Girls Generation Yuris older brother, Kwon Hyuk Joonafter news reports claimed one member of the chatroom was theolder brother to a famous girl group member. Burning Sun is K-pop's biggest scandal yet involving notable stars such as Seungri, Jung Joonyoung, and Choi Jonghoon. On the way to the police station, Kim Sang Kyo had difficulty breathing and requested to be un-cuffed so that he could breathe properly. Kim Sang Kyo first went public about the assault onBobaedream, an online community. In his message, he apologized to his members and fans who have had difficulties because of his controversies. The broadcaster dug up documents that suggest he had a big stake in the clubs founding and invested 225 million won (or $198,600) in it. They kept me tied until 10am, hoping that my bleeding would stop. Although not explicitly stated, ACRC most likely requested an investigation by the Supreme Prosecutors Office rather than the police to more thoroughly investigate the relations between Burning Sun and the police. (Reddit has a fan translation here.). Financial journalist Ha Hyun-Ock believes we are seeing the rise of a Korean mafia. March 14: Jung was brought into the police station for questioning, which lasted for 21 hours. Stay informed with the latest commentary and analysis on international events from experts at the Lowy Institute and around the world. The Burning Sun scandal, named for the club in Gangnam associated with Seungri, of boy group Big Bang, comes a year after women began rallying in the streets in a wave of protests against systemic sexual abuse and the pervasive use of spycams(The women taking on spycams in South Korea). The . I told Jung Joon Young to stop doing things like [taking hidden camera videos], he could get in big trouble. In February, more employees spoke out. It was not a decision that had been made after consulting with the agency. The chat logs show an exchange between Jung Joon Young and CEO Yoo In Suk of Yuri Holdings, and the first log took place on December 25 of 2015. K-pop stars including CN Blues Lee Jong Hyun, FT Islands Choi Jong Soon and Highlights Yong Junhyung have all left their groups or admitted to watching or participating in chats about the footage. April 18: SBS funEreported that a woman accused Jung and Choi of being two of five men that raped her in 2016 in a hotel room. They shaped a generation of young fans and helped K-pop cross over to America. That same day, his management agency C-jeS terminated its contract with the K-pop star and actor. Most of all, I apologize to the women who appeared in the video, that had to face this horrible reality with this incident. It is predicted that they didnt want to be negatively affected by Mr. As scandal. For this reason, VIPs were supplied with date rape drugs to assist them in hitting their home runs. As a businessman, he took on leadership roles in various enterprises ranging from sublabel YGX to a ramen shop to a club called Burning Sun. But beyond the cavalier and criminal ways that some of them . Seungri made a short statement during his time with reporters before entering the police station. Similar cases have rippled across Korean culture before, like actress Jang Ja-yeons death from suicide after claiming that several high-ranking entertainment executives abused her. On March 12,Jung Joon Young released an official apology letter through his agency, MAKEUS Entertainment. Following an additional complaint filed by the woman earlier this month, the SMPA opted to reinvestigate. But the scandal revolves around a core chat that involved eight members: Seungri, Jung, Choi Jonghoon, Yoo In Suk, Burning Sun employee named Mr. Kim, a relative of a girl group member, a former YG Entertainment employee and a friend of Jung. Soon after, news broke that Seungris contract with YG Entertainment had also been canceled. He claimed to have a low level of involvement with the clubs management. May 2: Yonhap reported that SMPA announces it had summoned Seungri for questioning over embezzlement allegations. He called for investigation of three cases: Burning Sun Gate, the covert sex footage case; and former vice-minister of Justice's sex . April 8: The Korea Heraldreported that police summoned female guests who attended Seungris birthday party held in December 2017, in Palawan, the Philippines, to determine whether their expenses were covered in return for sexual services. I never participated in something illegal such as taking hidden camera videos or sharing it. Watch popular content from the following creators: Sanasfag(@momosmells), aymethod(@aymethod), kpoop anti(@jiminshoota), Candice GROUP ACCOUNT (@i.ate.deez.nutz), Maya (@allthingsbloggy), Vivian Lee(@dailylifeofvivian), alex is alone <3(@lorensjuul), Namjoonsleftelbow(@03missexoie03), (@ughh.lillyy . He had previously been booked on charges related to allegations of his brokering sexual services for business partners. I sincerely apologize once more to all of the people affected, and I will work harder to show a more mature and thoughtful side of myself. Afterward, one reporter directly called YG Entertainment to ask about their disposal and said that the agency claimed,It was routine disposal thats done monthly or quarterly.. Netizens matched up photos of Celebrity A toJung Joong Young and Celebrity B toFTISLANDs Choi Jonghoon. They claimed that Kim Sang Kyo was sexually harassing a woman and began causing a scene when the bodyguards tried to stop him. The scandal is known as Burning Sun, after the ritzy Gangnam-district nightclub where many of the alleged crimes took place. In a press conference on April 1, the commissioner of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency,Won Kyung Hwan, announced thatSeungriandYoo In Sukhad both been booked for embezzlement. This scandal demonstrates how women are being treated as objects in Korean society, said CedarBough Saeji, a postdoctoral fellow in Korean studies at University of British Columbia and a scholar of contemporary Korean culture. I was in the club at the time, and she came up to me and asked if she could take a picture with me, so I took one with her. A CCTV video proved that a man, who grabbed Kim Sang Kyo by his hair, began the assault. However, what I got in return for my request for help was a collective beating by the body guard and the people from the table. SBSs 8 OClock News questioned the veracity of Yoo In Suks written apology. Seungri, Yoo In Suk, and the man suspected of being Mr. A are also pictured. They have nothing to do and no connection with the recent scandal. On March 13, SBS reporter Kang Chung Wanrevealed that Jung Joon Youngs cell phone that had been delivered to the ACRC reportedly contained 200,000 KakaoTalk messages. Among the celebrities summoned by police includes Mr. A, who was formerly a singer, but now is promoting active on television broadcasts. The police investigated the claims and found no discrepancies in the initial reporting of the incident internally among police forces, stating that all procedures and reports were followed as per proper police conduct when dealing with a celebrity incident. In late February, a conversation that occurred in a chatroom between Seungri,singer C,President YooofYoori HoldingsandEmployee Kimcame to light. South Korean President Moon Jae In called for an investigation, saying, If we fail to clarify the truth behind the cases that occurred within the privileged class, we will not be able to talk of a righteous society., YG, Seungris label, said in a statement to South Korean press that Seungri is said to be part of various allegations and controversiesWe bow deeply to offer our apology for causing disturbance to many people, including our fans.. The chatroom members were allegedly sharing hidden camera videos of sexual acts. Around the same time that news broke about Jung Joon Youngs additional videos,MBCreported that a total of 14 people were involved in chatrooms where his illegal videos were shared. A promotional poster showed that Hyoyeon performed at the club right as Friday (23rd) turned to Saturday (24th). They were just joking, and its not like actual prostitution took place.. He also did not recall what conversations had taken place there. The police also revealed that Seungri had admitted to giving Senior Superintendent Yoon and his wife 3 tickets toBIGBANGconcerts. If Seungris KakaoTalk messages from three years ago are a crime, arent all Korean men criminals? he said, according to Soompis translation. All Rights Reserved. Within a couple of hours after his post, YGs songwriter deleted his Instagram account without any explanation. He was acquitted after the prosecution dismissed the search warrant claiming that there were no circumstances of him trying to circulate it.. The South Korean governments Ministry of Culture, Sport and Tourism supports K-pop and other industries such as its lucrative K-dramas, which are exported as far as Cuba. She has been suspected of using Burning Sun as a location for money laundering as well. When it arrived, the police station refused to let Kim Sang Kyo go. The scandal has already implicated singer Jung Joon-young and FTISLANDs Choi Jonghoon. He wrote that he was extremely shocked when he found out about the assault, and hesaid, violence is not justifiable. FNC Entertainment stated that Choi Jonghoon would cooperate with police investigations, and would be halting his activities. According to MBC, Seungri also reportedly tried to destroy evidence of the group chats illegal video/photo sharing. They revealed that Junhyung had never been in a group chat with Jung Joon Young. Jan. 30, 2020:Seungri reportedly indicted onon charges such as organizing prostitution, habitual gambling, and illegal foreign currency trade. However, Jung Joon Young has said that he will halt all of his schedules, and return to Korea immediately. Jung Joon-young completed a second round of questioning. I will not fight (against the charges) and will follow the verdict of the court. Ji reportedly received over 30 million won (around $26,450) from Burning Sun each month. As Seungri exited the police station, he stated that he would be delaying his military enlistment. His case has been forwarded to the prosecution, meaning that the prosecutors will review the details of his arrest, and determine the charges that will be filed against him. In a shocking turn of events, the woman Kim Sang Kyo supposedly saved from sexual harassment at the Burning Sun claimed he was the one who had harassed her. March 13: Jung Joon-young penned a letter of apology where he confessed his crimes and announced his retirement from the entertainment industry. On the same day that the press conference took place, Reporter Kang Kyung Yoon revealed a new chat log that showcased Seungris direct knowledge of the polices involvement in turning a blind eye to wrongdoings, such as the DUI. On February 2, Seungri posted an official statement on Instagram. On November 24, 2018, a man named Kim Sang Kyowas reportedlyassaulted at the Burning Sun, a Gangnam club owned by BIGBANGs Seungri, after he stepped in to help a woman who was being sexually harassed. It really disturbs me that some of the women spoken about in the chats between Seungri, [TV star and guitarist] Jung Joon-young and others may have been fans discarded and demeaned by the men they adored.. Choi bookedon sexual assault charges under suspicion of filming a video without consent of himself having sex with a partner and sharing it along with five other illegal pornographic videos. In the statement, MAKEUS Entertainment revealed how even they did not know all the details at the moment, regarding the situation. Yong Junhyung and his agency, Around Us Entertainment, officially responded to rumors that he is one of the celebrities in the KakaoTalk chatroom where hidden camera footage was shared. If he had proper sexual awareness, he would not have sat by and watched but he is regretful about the fact that he did. Dispatch reported that the chats where Seungri allegedly talks about soliciting prostitution were held in this same chatroom. He shared some of the reports he received on his Instagram Story. Joon Young-Fam chatrooms were where Seungri and those he may not be close with would gather, and become close. Seungri also explained that he tried to persuade Jung Joon Young to not, Kim Sang Kyo Is Beaten By Over 10 Policemen, Kim Sang Kyo Is Transferred To GangnamPolice Station, Where He Witnesses More Police Corruption. An affiliate of the club stated that the business was not under Seungris name, and Seungris name was not listed in the official statement released by Burning Sun. Moreover, club employees who were aware of what was happening likely stayed silent to protect their jobs. He reportedly told the members of the chatroom to change their phones shortly after it was revealed on March 11 that the members of the chatroom shared illegally filmed videos with each other. As a result, new phones were allegedly submitted by Choi Jonghoon, Seungri, and Jung Joon Young for police investigations. On November 24 at Burning Sun, a woman who was being sexually harassed grabbed my shoulder and hid behind me. I avoided the punch, held onto both of the mans arms, and called a bodyguard for help. A scandal that began with allegations that some of South Koreas biggest male K-pop stars had drugged and raped women(The K-Pop sex and drugs scandal sweeping South Korea) and shared video of the acts has reignited perceived injustices in two older cases, highlighting abuses of power among the countrys elite. In addition to this, a suspicious flow of funds was discovered at ClubBurning Sun. Seungri said that he did not know Lee Moon Ho has been taking drugs, and he was surprised when the test results came out positive. The investigation did not confirm the rape allegation. Based on MBNs investigations and report, Yong Junhyung and Lee Jonghyun were not a part of the original chatroom, and instead part of a separate one with Jung Joon Young, and some of the members of the original chatroom. Yong Junhyung announced his departure from Highlight. FollowingJung Joon Youngs admission to guilt, MAKEUS Entertainment,terminated his exclusive contract with them. C9 Entertainment, his agency at the time, released a statement claiming that the charges were canceled, dismissing the situation as a small misunderstanding.. Jung transferred to custody of prosecution as police recommended the 30-year-old be indicted on charges of secretly filming and sharing sexual videos. She soon started foaming in the mouth and collapsed. The type of club where rich men ruled. Seungri explained that the woman, whom he does not know, asked to take a picture with him. SBS FunE reportedly confirmed this by obtaining a KakaoTalk chat log from January 9, 2016, starting at 8:42 pm KST. Police are reportedlyalso investigating a comment made by Seungri, also in December 2015, about procuring escorts for Taiwanese customers at a Gangnam club. More than what I can say now, I will participate in the investigations truthfully. The lawyer who acted on behalf of the whistleblower told a CBS Radio show that the chatroom suggested ties to the police. She later fell over while foaming at the mouth. April 1: Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency (SMPA) reportedlyconfirmed some allegations that Seungri arranged prostitution services to men. Donga Ilbo also reported additional findings on one of Seungris chatroom of 8 members. They announced they were investigating whether Yoos payments exceeded those of Yoons to determine whether the expenditures are violations of the countrys graft laws. If you wanted a rare bottle of champagne. The Interpreter features in-depth analysis & expert commentary on the latest international events, published daily by the Lowy Institute, Copyright 2023 When the video was first released, the employees also said that it was the VIP room restroom but it seemed like they werent too concerned about the released video.. The production team of the show held an emergency meeting and decided that Jung Joon Young would not participate in the filming. [My source doesnt] talk about any names (in the chatroom) directly but they mention a specific position. If you wanted the club to stay open an extra hour. In an interview with Asia Economy on the 29th, an official from Burning . The hallyu industry is only capable of change and introspection if the culture that it is shaped by, South Korea, does so as well, Herman said. On March 23, new chat logs showedSeungris connections to wealthy businessmen from all around Asia, and how he and some of these businessmen created a paper company calledBC Holdings. The police also announced that Seungri violated the Anti-Bribery Act, and determined that Seungri did indeed solicit prostitution, which he previously denied many times. Three to four more members of the chat were booked. The phone that I mentioned on the show had nothing to do with this unfortunate case. March 16: Superintendent Yoon, who is suspected of police corruption, admitted that he was acquainted with Yuri Holdings Yoo In Suk, one of the members of the chatroom. March 6: Kukinews reported that YG founder Yang Hyun Suk and his brother, Yang Min Suk, owned a club called Love Signal. I didnt want them to flee the scene, so I went back towards them and screamed at them to not run away. According to Seungri, Police Superintendent Yoon was Yoo In Suks friend, one who would point out Yoo In Suks business wrongdoings to correct the behavior, not aid it. I didnt just say that to Jung Joon Young, I told everyone in the chatroom. According to the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency, some of these celebrities had been called in as a part of their investigation. MBCs Newsdesk reported that another Burning Sun staffer illegally filmed a sexual assault. The chatroom contained Seungri, 2 unnamed male singers, Yuri Holdings CEO Mr. Yoo, Seungris acquaintance Mr. Kim, an unnamed entertainment company employee, and 2 other people. It was also announced that Burning Sun would be shuttered. The exchange suggests that Jung Joon Young was waiting for CEO Yoo to send prostitutes over to his place. Choi Jonghoon was measured at a 0.097% BAC, almost twice the legal limit of 0.05%. He will reportedly remain under arrest with detention for the entirety of his trial. Even though she suffered damage, she would not file charges because she was afraid her personal details may be revealed. President Moon Jae-in has weighed in, saying: The common factor is that [the cases concern] developments that took place among the privileged, and there is circumstantial evidence suggesting that the prosecutors and police purposely conducted incomplete investigations, and actively prevented the truth from being revealed. Police announcedplans to investigate Japanese investors who met with Seungri in 2016 on suspicion that they had sex with prostitutes organized by the former BIGBANG singer during that hotel stay in Seoul. April 9: Roy Kim returnedto South Korea from the U.S., where he was studying at Georgetown. There are chats inside the KakaoTalk chatroom that made me suspicious about a possible cohesion with the police, so I reported it to the Civil Rights Commission rather than the police. 14 of the suspects were Burning Sun employees. The police stated that the CEO was not directly involved. Seungri completed a second round of questioning. He claimed to have knowingly misclassified his club, but he stated that he rectified the situation after he saw other clubs getting in trouble for it. Around 10 other police officers covered the CCTV with their bodies as at least 5 officers continued to stomp on me like they were putting out a used cigarette. The case was investigated twice in 2013 and 2014 but was thrown out despite the video, with prosecutors arguing that Kim could not be identified. The Korea Herald reportedthat the chief of the investigation team and an investigator initially involved in the case were transferred to different units. Choi Jonghoon will faithfully participate with police investigations within this week. In it, she spoke about how she met 4-5 of Jung Joon Yungs victims, who were all in their early 20s at the time of the incident. ReporterKang Kyeong Yoon from SBS funE. In the video, a club employee drags a struggling (and allegedly drugged) woman to the VIP room, reportedly to sexually assault her. Seungri and his lawyer said the chat logs had been misinterpretted. The group Blackpink will play one of the most anticipated sets at this years Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. Since he had directly filmed one of the videos and he has additionally been charged with violation of the Act on the Punishment of Sexual Violence. They threw me out from the VIP entrance of Burning Sun and pushed me towards an area that didnt have CCTV. April 2: Singer Roy Kim named as one of the previously unidentified participants in KakaoTalk group chat with Jung, Choi and others. Kim Sang Kyos assault took place approximately 6 hours after Hyoyeons performance. He stated that he would fully cooperate with authorities regarding the cases surrounding Burning Sun. FNC Entertainment terminated his contract. He also stated that Seungri had been subjected to a drug test by prosecutors and the results proved everything to be normal. For breaking music news, follow @augustbrown on Twitter. As soon as I looked, he threw a punch in my direction. Choi Jonghoon finished his questioning with the police and was declared to have no suspicious connection with the sexual entertainment case. A post shared by @seungriseyo on Feb 2, 2019 at 6:45am PST. K-pop fans are often fiercely loyal and devoted. On March 4, he posted a message on Instagram for everyone who has been worried about his involvement with the case, expressing his determination to reveal the truth no matter what. booked on charges of drug use and distribution. According to police, Seungri distributed photos that were taken without the consent in numerous group chatrooms. He arrived at the District Court at 9:35 am (KST) for questioning, and before he entered the building he read a written statement in which he apologized for his unforgivable crimes. This, however, has been disputed a songwriter under YG Entertainments sub-label, THE BLACK LABEL. I want to kneel and apologize to everyone who felt angry and disappointed. It was revealed that he stands accused of destruction of evidence for resetting one of his three phones, among other charges. Reporter Oh Hyuk Jin was one of the first to break the news regarding all of the corruption and illegal activities that happened around Burning Sun. Netizens resurfaced old video clips of CNBLUEs Lee Jong Hyun allegedly harassing girl group members, along with other accusations. Feb. 2: Dispatch revealed alleged chats among Burning Sun employees that revolved around discussion of date rape. April 11: Roy Kim, Eddy Kim, and Choi admitted to spreading illegally taken photos, and Choi also admitted to illegally filming footage. Soon after news of Seungris chatroom conversations was revealed, police began an internal investigationon Seungri for allegedly offering prostitution to foreign investors. March 12: Jung Joon-young was booked on charges of illegal hidden camera filming. April 17: Jung was indicted on charges of violating the Act on Special Cases Concerning the Punishment etc. The same day, KBSshared an alleged chat conversation that showed the men talkingabout the incident in a jovial manner. The three women who accused Kim Sang Kyo of sexual harassment, including the woman Kim Sang Kyo saved from being groped,were all revealed to be connected with Burning Sun employees. For now, the fallout from Burning Sun has been severe for artists, labels and fans alike. He also revealed plans for a nationwide investigation into drugs, sexual assault, hidden cameras and corruption. The clubs manager, Mr. Jang, punched Kim Sang Kyo, dragged him to the street, and began physically assaulting him. The statement also reportedly said that YG had terminated Jis employment at the company following the information revealed during the ongoing Burning Sun investigation. Jung Joon Youngwas taken from the holding cell he was staying at in Jongro to the Seoul Prosecutors Office at 7:48 am on March 29 to officially begin the process of receiving his punishment for illegally filming and distributing videos of women. He admitted to all charges earlier in the day, and he could receive a sentence of up to seven years and six months. An unspeakable incident had occurred. The man who had an issue with me, as well as the bodyguard and a couple of his friends, tripped me and stomped on me with their feet. I filmed women without their consent and shared it in a social media chatroom.. We have processes and resources in place to support survivors, conduct equitable investigations, and hold accountable those found in violation of our policies.. In the content of the group chatroom from October 2016, the term police chief was mentioned. With this incident, I have come to understand the responsibilities and the attitude a celebrity needs to uphold, and I feel very remorseful about this incident. March 20: Seungris military enlistment was postponed. Kim Sang Kyo first went public about the assault on Bobaedream, an online community. Within the evidence that was submitted to the police, there were more than 10 illegal hidden camera pictures and videos. SBSs 8 OClock News revealed their older phone interview with Choi Jonghoon, in which the former FTISLAND member talked about his ties to Superintendent Yoon, who is suspected of covering up criminal activity. Lowy Institute. Discover short videos related to burning sun scandal blackpink on TikTok. A post shared by @seungriseyo on Mar 11, 2019 at 1:39am PDT. He also agreed to participate willingly in investigations. April 19. His decision to retire stemmed from the scandals that have surrounded him since the Burning Sun Assault case began. 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